Lisa Edmondson

Made in Doraville - The Movie

Flexing all my creative muscles on this passion project to create a movie about my hometown of Doraville, Georgia. I created our website (www.madeindoraville.com), as well as all the SWAG located via our shop. I'm writing the script and will be co-directing the motive.  Check out my page on IMDb.com!

Doraville. She's made legendary cars. She's made legendary music. Soon, she'll be known for making legendary movies. But it's her diversity that she wants as her legacy.

Producer/Co-Director/Writer

Leadership Reno

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, to provide consulting services for training content development, script writing, storyboarding, certification development, and leadership development. 

- 2024: Writer/Director: Made in Doraville Documentary (in pre-production)

- Author of the book, "The Ethology of Leaders."

- Awarded a Silver Telly Award in 2023 in recognition for my eLearning course titled, "Dissolving Bullying in the Workplace." 

- Recognized in 2023 by GreatCompanies Business Magazine with one of their Women Entrepreneur awards.

Founder & Owner

GP Strategies Corporation

Designed comprehensive role-based end-user training (EUT) curriculum development and deployment plan for CloudSuite Healthcare SaaS implementation at client's site.

Principal Training Lead

ISG (Information Services Group)

Led a team of Consulting Managers, Senior Learning Consultants and Learning Designers to deliver training design, development and implementation expertise (Training as a Service - TaaS) to organizations who needed support with their ever-evolving learning and capability development needs. 

Our specialties included custom ILT/VILT, eLN, AR/VR and micro-learning training development for onboarding, customer service skills/reinforcement, and systems training needs (e.g., ERP software) for clients such as Delta, Bank of America and Fiserv.

North America Training as a Service (TaaS) Delivery Lead

Infor

Owned the program management, development, and delivery of end-to-end global training solutions for a fast-paced, SaaS / software development organization. Responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Workforce Management (WFM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) technology training solutions for Healthcare, Public Sector and Corporate verticals. 

Specialized in organization development, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business program management, portfolio management and certification. Built the team and infrastructure that supported high-stakes certification exams for partners, employees and customers.

Led the team that pioneered a new delivery medium that enabled autonomous, structured learning with access to virtual training environments, resulting in a new revenue stream that offered learner flexibility.

As "employee #1" in the Curriculum Development workstream, built the department infrastructure and team from the ground up, resulting in a department of over 50 instructional designers producing thousands of hours of eLearning, self-directed learning, ILT and VILT software product training annually, achieving an annual revenue of ~$40 million at the time of my departure.

Director (Sr. Director), Curriculum Development & Certification

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Maintained role as an individual contributor throughout tenure to maintain work-from-home status. 

Led learning and development projects as program manager and project manager, from consultation and project scoping through program design and development (ADDIE) to deliver instructor-led training and digital learning solutions aligned with corporate strategy, and core competencies. 

Created curricula across diverse topics and functions, including: Lean/Six Sigma for supply chain professionals; frontline leadership development program of 13 interactive eLearning courses; HR onboarding; global train-the-trainer program to roll-out a new compensation structure to 70K+ employees; 2-year career rotation program for finance interns; company-wide software implementations and change management.

Principal Curriculum Designer

National Vision Associates

As Head of Learning and Development, provided leadership for the development of learning strategies, growth initiatives, change management and talent sustainability of the retail segment of this complex part health care, part retail organization; developed relationships with business stakeholders to align training with key business performance indicators.

Led an organization of six regional managers and 60 field trainers to implement the companies’ first comprehensive management certification program; used video production and instructor-led training content to accommodate “pre-internet” learning organization; administered annual operating budget for learning organization.

Manager (Director), Training & Development

With over 25 years of experience in the learning and development industry, I am passionate about delivering training solutions that meet the needs of diverse and dynamic organizations. My background in instructional design, certification development, and organizational leadership has enabled me to establish, grow, and strengthen learning organizations for large global SaaS, retail, and manufacturing organizations. 

I thrive at developing and leading others because I find true joy watching others achieve their professional goals. The reward is always a high-performing team of motivated, innovative employees who are engaged and determined to exceed expectations.

In 2023, I won a Silver Telly Award in recognition for a course I developed in collaboration with www.flowcess.com to address bullying in the workplace. I've been recognized by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Professional Women for my contributions in the Learning & Development space and enjoy consulting others and offering helpful content free of charge.

Check out my first book on Amazon: The Ethology of Leaders, published in December of 2023.

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, financial infrastructure operating software to manage business.

Content Creation, Curriculum Design and Development: Designed a strategic Leadership Development program with a proven track record, promising an increase in employee engagement and revenue and a decrease in employee turnover and turnover costs.  

Courseware: Becoming a GREAT Leader Master Class Series

Marketing and Advertising: Responsible for all digital content, marketing assets, website creation, blogs, social media presence and TEDx Talk, including Leadership Reform podcast series of 6 episodes with a team of book authors, executive consultants, and college professors / industry experts, to bring awareness to eradicating workplace bullying and the importance of effective people leaders, Close-Up Radio Podcast With Doug Llewelyn - guest appearance, Leadership Reno With the DIY Leader: YouTube Channel, hosting podcast recordings and eLearning courses

Fihmiya Hamdan 🦋

Community Manager-CS/CX

NextGen Ethics

-Restructured and streamlined "mindher.ai"- Mighty Networks community to enhance member engagement and usability.
-Created step-by-step guides and infographics to simplify processes and clarify key information for users
-Supported ongoing administrative tasks to maintain workflow efficiency and clarity
-Researched and developed a strategic brief for a new vlog project, aligning content with community goals
-Collaborated on ideas and content planning to support community growth and digital presence

Community Experience

Integrate Trauma Informed Network

Technical Writer

As a Subject Matter Expert specializing in Integrate Trauma Informed Network, I leverage my expertise to enhance mental health systems through innovative approaches to trauma-informed care and network integration. My role involves leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that promote resilience and recovery in trauma-affected populations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead the design and execution of trauma-informed care frameworks to improve service delivery across mental health networks.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to integrate trauma-sensitive practices into existing clinical protocols.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate staff and partners on the principles of trauma-informed care, fostering a culture of understanding and support.

Achievements:
• Successfully led a project that increased the adoption of trauma-informed practices by 65% within the first year of implementation.
• Developed a comprehensive resource toolkit that facilitated the seamless integration of trauma-informed approaches across multiple networks.
• Recognized for contributing to a notable improvement in patient outcomes and satisfaction scores through the application of evidence-based practices. 

My commitment to advancing trauma-informed care has been a driving force in my career, enabling me to make meaningful contributions to enhancing the resilience and well-being of individuals and communities alike.

Subject Matter Expert 

- Developed and implemented new Social Impact Framework by strategizing community development initiatives and enhancing company mission, vision, values, and community needs and interests.
- Act as a pivotal advisor for community strategy and development, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and values.

Social Impact Advisor

Hired to align community strategy with organizational values, enhancing user engagement through strategic insights and active decision-making for a human-centered E-Learning solution provider.
- Achieved a 75% increase of digital and social media following by preparing and co-facilitating 8 LIVE Webinars and authoring 9 blog articles encompassing a 350-subscriber base.
- Enhanced user experience and community engagement through sharing best practices, strategic insights, and active participation in decision-making processes.

Community Manager

OwnYourStigma

Ambassador to Mental Health Brand and Community

Mental Health Advocate (Brand Ambassador)

Genially

"Our mission is to enable anyone to create content that’s astonishing, visual, and interactive"

- Create multimedia content pieces, encompassing infographics, images, interactive PDFs, and videos.
• Feature weekly dynamic content across LinkedIn and other social media platforms.

Brand Ambassador

Beyond the Horizon Consulting

Lead Admin Manager

The Blue Blanket

Tapped to provide oversight and guidance regarding the operation as a strategic leader implementing major decisions for a health and wellness community organization.
- Enhanced overall brand loyalty over 10% by unifying brand messaging with the Marketing Team and CEO.
- Increased brand following over 25% by championing community best practices, influencing platform
strategies, and spearheading the recruitment of 2 new team members for digital marketing team.

Strategic Advisor-Member Board of Directors

Belongly

Recruited by company to lead, manage, and expand a community of healthcare professionals with a focus on growing diverse relationships for a mental health software development provider.
- Achieved a consistent 25% month-to month growth in new conversations during tenure, surpassing
previous year’s metrics by utilizing Intercom messaging software application.
- Secured an impressive 51% open rate by delivering weekly intercom messages to 1,800+ members.
- Reduced member support requests over 50% by developing 26 knowledge-based articles.

Career Crafters Community

The Career Crafters Community is a virtual community for go-getter professionals of all backgrounds & industries to connect, grow, and be supported in their career goals. It's the place to cultivate a career that's by *design* (not default) with the encouragement of like-minded professionals & career experts. 

✨ WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
If you're looking for a psychologically safe space to find personalized support, encouragement, connection, and resources to take your career to the next level...this is the place for you!

✨ WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Members-only Volley community (think if Slack & Marco Polo had a baby!)
- Access to coaches & career experts
- Support in building your personal brand & network to set your career on 🔥
- Mindset coaching to get you unstuck and ready to take on new challenges
- Encouragement out the wazoo
- Potentially some great memes, puns & jokes

✨ HOW DO I JOIN?
- Simply follow the link to our website to sign up 
- Download the Volley app to your phone &/or desktop
- Watch the instructions on how Volley works & start engaging

✨ We can't wait to see you inside! ✨

Founding Member

Crafted Careers

Selected by Founder to lead and inspire a diverse group of professionals to connect and be supported in their career aspirations.
- Grew community over 94% in a 90-day period by increasing brand awareness through social media and
creating internal referral programs that solidified an engaging community.
-Contributed to $735 monthly recurring revenue (MRR) with a 40% regular engagement rate by consistently creating unique content centered around job search strategy and career development.

Social Saturday Squad

Social Saturday Squad is a global networking community on LinkedIn built by and for professionals looking to expand their network. Membership involves participating in weekly networking events on LinkedIn.

Community Manager | Award Winning-Social Impact Catalyst | I help companies and people drive social impact by fostering community connections 🔗

👋 Hi there!

I work with purpose-driven leaders to bring their vision to life by building the systems, experiences, and communities where people, purpose, and process align.

Whether you're:

- Launching your first product or program
- Organizing your behind-the-scenes operations
- Designing a digital space that actually feels intentional and alive

I bring clarity, connection, and calm to every phase of the process.

I support leaders who are creating meaningful impact— whether that’s building intentional community spaces, implementing trauma-informed initiatives, and creating values-aligned operations. Together, we move beyond ideas to create structures and experiences that truly work.

If you're building something with heart and impact, let’s connect.
Your vision deserves structure that supports it — and I’d love to help you get there.

If this resonates, feel free to reach out or send a message.

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